Dick Metz

Richard C. Metz (May 29, 1908 – May 5, 1993) was an American professional golfer.

Career

Metz won 10 times on the PGA Tour in the 1930s and 1940s. He had continued success as a senior golfer winning the Senior PGA Championship and World Seniors Championship in 1960.

Metz married actress Jean Chatburn on November 2, 1939. He was also a cattle rancher from the 1950s until his death. He was born and died in Arkansas City, Kansas.

Professional wins (14)

PGA Tour wins (8)

• 1937 (2) Thomasville Open, Hollywood Open
• 1939 (4) Oakland Open, Asheville Open, St. Paul Open, San Francisco National Match Play Open
• 1940 (1) Chicago Open
• 1949 (1) Cedar Rapids Open

Source:

Other wins (6)

• 1933 Pennsylvania Open Championship
• 1935 Mid-South Pro-Pro Bestball (with Gene Kunes)
• 1938 Miami International Four-Ball (with Ky Laffoon)
• 1939 Illinois PGA Championship

Senior wins (2)

• 1960 PGA Seniors' Championship, World Senior Championship

Results in major championships

Note: Metz never played in The Open Championship.<br>

NYF = tournament not yet founded<br> NT = no tournament<br> WD = withdrew<br> CUT = missed the half-way cut<br> R64, R32, R16, QF, SF = Round in which player lost in PGA Championship match play<br/> "T" indicates a tie for a place

Summary

• Most consecutive cuts made – 27 (1934 PGA – 1948 Masters)
• Longest streak of top-10s – 3 (1938 Masters – 1938 PGA)

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